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James Edwards

Bio: James Johnson Edwards (March 6, 1918 – January 4, 1970) was an American actor in films and television. His most famous role was as Private Peter Moss in the 1949 film Home of the Brave, in which he portrayed an African American soldier experiencing racial prejudice while serving in the South Pacific during World War II
Born: Wed, Mar 06 1918
Birthplace: Muncie, Indiana, USA

Death: Sun, Jan 04 1970
James Edwards is 51 years old
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Poster of Legend of the Northwest
Legend of the Northwest
James Edwards would have been no older than 51 in Legend of the Northwest
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Doomsday Voyage
Doomsday Voyage
James Edwards would have been no older than 51 in Doomsday Voyage as 'Coast Guard Officer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1972
Poster of Patton
Patton
James Edwards would have been no older than 51 in Patton as 'Sergeant William George Meeks'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 1970
Poster of Anatomy of a Crime
Anatomy of a Crime
James Edwards was 51 in Anatomy of a Crime as 'Lt. Wager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1969
Poster of Coogan's Bluff
Coogan's Bluff
James Edwards was 50 in Coogan's Bluff as 'Sgt. Jackson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1968
Poster of The Young Runaways
The Young Runaways
James Edwards was 50 in The Young Runaways as 'Sgt. Collyer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1968
Poster of The Sandpiper
The Sandpiper
James Edwards was 47 in The Sandpiper as 'Larry Brant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate
James Edwards was 44 in The Manchurian Candidate as 'Cpl. Allen Melvin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1962
Poster of Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge
Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge
James Edwards was 41 in Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge as 'Batt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1960
Poster of Blood and Steel
Blood and Steel
James Edwards was 41 in Blood and Steel as 'George'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1959
Poster of Pork Chop Hill
Pork Chop Hill
James Edwards was 41 in Pork Chop Hill as 'Cpl. Jurgens'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1959
Poster of Night of the Quarter Moon
Night of the Quarter Moon
James Edwards was 40 in Night of the Quarter Moon as 'Asa Tully / lawyer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1959
Poster of Anna Lucasta
Anna Lucasta
James Edwards was 40 in Anna Lucasta as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1958
Poster of Tarzan's Fight for Life
Tarzan's Fight for Life
James Edwards was 40 in Tarzan's Fight for Life as 'Futa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1958
Poster of Fraulein
Fraulein
James Edwards was 40 in Fraulein as 'Cpl. Hanks'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 08 1958
Poster of Men in War
Men in War
James Edwards was 39 in Men in War as 'Sgt. Killian'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1957
Poster of Battle Hymn
Battle Hymn
James Edwards was 38 in Battle Hymn as 'Lt. Maples'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1957
Poster of The Killing
The Killing
James Edwards was 38 in The Killing as 'Track Parking Attendant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1956
Poster of The Phenix City Story
The Phenix City Story
James Edwards was 37 in The Phenix City Story as 'Zeke Ward'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 1955
Poster of Seven Angry Men
Seven Angry Men
James Edwards was 37 in Seven Angry Men as 'Ned Green'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1955
Poster of African Manhunt
African Manhunt
James Edwards was 36 in African Manhunt as 'Native Guide'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 05 1955
Poster of The Caine Mutiny
The Caine Mutiny
James Edwards was 36 in The Caine Mutiny as 'Chief Steward Whittaker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1954
Poster of The Joe Louis Story
The Joe Louis Story
James Edwards was 35 in The Joe Louis Story as 'Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1953
Poster of The Member of the Wedding
The Member of the Wedding
James Edwards was 34 in The Member of the Wedding as 'Honey Camden Brown'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1952
Poster of Bright Victory
Bright Victory
James Edwards was 33 in Bright Victory as 'Joe Morgan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1951
Poster of The Steel Helmet
The Steel Helmet
James Edwards was 32 in The Steel Helmet as 'Corporal Thompson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1951
Poster of Home of the Brave
Home of the Brave
James Edwards was 31 in Home of the Brave as 'Private Peter Moss'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 12 1949
Poster of The Set-Up
The Set-Up
James Edwards was 31 in The Set-Up as 'Luther Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1949

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Outsider
The Outsider
James Edwards was 50+ in The Outsider as 'Lt. Wagner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1968
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
James Edwards was 45+ in Burke's Law as 'Norton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
James Edwards was 45+ in The Fugitive as 'Joe Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
James Edwards was 37+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Ed, Convict'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955